Commis Chef Apprentice

FINKINS LIMITED

GRANTHAM, NG31 6PH

Closes in 3 days (Monday 20 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 January 2025

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Summary

Finkin’s in Grantham is looking for a hardworking individual to join their kitchen team as an apprentice. The successful candidate will be good at working in a team, will respond well to feedback and be able to use their initiative. This is a busy restaurant and the work will be fast-paced and demanding.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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You will have a share of the tips.

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
The hours will be based over 7 days on a rota basis. There will be split shifts.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes within their section
  • Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
  • Assisting with the management of health and safety
  • Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices
  • Monitoring portion and waste control
  • Stock-taking

Where you’ll work

2OA HIGH STREET

GRANTHAM

NG31 6PH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

GRANTHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
  • Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
  • Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
  • Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
  • Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
  • Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
  • Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
  • Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
  • Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
  • Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
  • Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
  • Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
  • Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
  • Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
  • Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
  • Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
  • Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner
  • Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
  • Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
  • Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
  • Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
  • Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
  • Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
  • Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
  • Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
  • Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
  • Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
  • Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
  • Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
  • Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
  • Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
  • Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
  • Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
  • Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner

Your training plan

  • Training will be 6 hours per week
  • During term time, training will be held on Wednesdays at Grantham College, Stonebridge Road, NG31 9AP
  • Outside of term time, the apprentice will train either at Finkin's or by working on tutor-set assignments
  • Depending on the apprentice's GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications), they may be required to attend/achieve Functional Skills maths and English alongside the apprenticeship training This would take place at Grantham College on the same day as the Commis Chef training

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Reliable
  • Punctual

Other requirements

You will spend a lot of time on your feet and the work can be quite physically demanding for this reason. You will be required to work split shifts. You will need to be available at weekends.

About this company

At Finkins, we take pride in providing you with the best quality food and service. Our staff is friendly and welcoming, ensuring that you enjoy every moment of your visit. We believe in sourcing our ingredients locally from amazing butchers and fishmongers to guarantee quality and freshness in every dish we prepare. Our food is cooked from scratch, keeping it simple, fresh and delicious.

https://finkin.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful apprentice may be given a permanent position at Finkin’s upon completion of the apprenticeship. They may decide to further their skills by progressing onto the level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GRANTHAM COLLEGE

Karen Middleton

finkins.deli@gmail.com

01476 562218

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292151.

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Closes in 3 days (Monday 20 January at 11:59pm)

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